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    Quest Diagnostics

    Healthcare

    Lab Assistant I - Histology

    Oklahoma City, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time1+ yrs experience$17.2 / hourPosted 2w ago
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    Job description

    • Workplace: On-site daily
    • Regular or Temporary: Regular
    • Weekly Working Hours: 40.00
    • Salary Minimum: 15.27
    • Salary Range Mid: 19.09
    • Salary Maximum: 22.90
    • AIP Target %: 3

    Lab Assistant I - Histology - Oklahoma City, OK, Sunday to Thursday, 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM

    Pay range: $17.20+ per hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

    Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

    Benefits information:
    We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

    • Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
    • Best-in-class well-being programs
    • Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
    • healthyMINDS mental health program
    • Vacation and Health/Flex Time
    • 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
    • FinFit financial coaching and services
    • 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
    • Employee stock purchase plan
    • Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Annual incentive plans
    • Matching gifts program
    • Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
    • Career advancement opportunities
    • and so much more!

    Performs very basic functions to assist in the preparation of histopathology samples.

    Responsibilities

    • Perform routine activities involved in the preparation of histopathology slides under general supervision and according to policies and procedures.
    • Receive/collect, label and prepare tissue specimens for gross dissection.
    • Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.
    • Monitor inventory, requisition supplies prior to depletion; stock and maintain laboratory supplies.
    • Clean, sterilize, organize and maintain work area, glassware and laboratory equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers, and supply cabinets, as needed).
    • Perform coverslipping of stained slides both manually and automated.
    • Responsible for all assigned clerical duties.
    • Comply with all health, quality and safety policies, procedures and practices. Required to use personal protective equipment.
    • Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

    Qualifications

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    Preferred Work Experience:  

    One (1) year of previous histopathology or other laboratory experience and/or training preferred.

    Physical and Mental Requirements: 

    • The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
    • Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
    • Frequent walking and/or standing.
    • May be required to use a wide variety of laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.

    Knowledge:  

    • Basic knowledge of operating non-complex instrumentation.

    Skills:

    • Must demonstrate the ability to follow a series of steps without confusion or errors on an ongoing basis and retain the information once learned.
    • Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
    • Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers and clients.
    • Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.
    • Ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour.

    Education

    • High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
    • Some College Courses Science courses preferred (Preferred)

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Quest Diagnostics

    Collect specimens according to established procedures. This includes, but not limited to: drug screens, biometric screening and insurance exams.

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